Bill Text: TX HR651 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 651

Bill Title: Congratulating Dr. Denise M. Trauth on her retirement as president of Texas State University.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-30 - Reported enrolled [HR651 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR651-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 651



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Denise M. Trauth retired as president of Texas
	State University on May 31, 2022, drawing to a close nearly two
	decades of outstanding service to the university; and
	WHEREAS, In 2002, Dr. Trauth became the first woman to serve
	as president of Texas State, and she skillfully guided the school
	through a period of unprecedented growth; she oversaw the
	establishment of the Wittliff Collections, the Ingram School of
	Engineering, and the Science, Technology, and Advanced Research
	(STAR) Park; she also oversaw the school's greatest construction
	boom since its founding in 1899, including four new residence
	halls, a new performing arts building, the Bruce and Gloria Ingram
	Hall on the San Marcos campus, and the Avery Building, St. David's
	School of Nursing, and Willow Hall on the Round Rock campus; under
	her leadership, Texas State became a member of the NCAA Division I
	FBS Western Athletic Conference and earned a designation as a Texas
	Emerging Research University; and
	WHEREAS, Denise Trauth earned her master's degree from
	The Ohio State University and her Ph.D. from the University of
	Iowa, and she previously served as provost and vice chancellor for
	academic affairs at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte;
	she has contributed to the Central Texas community as president of
	the Greater San Marcos Partnership and the Austin Area Research
	Organization, among others, and her many awards include the Ohtli
	Award from the government of Mexico and the Women of Distinction
	Award from the Girl Scouts; and
	WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Dr. Trauth has enjoyed the
	love and support of her husband, Dr. John Huffman, as well as that
	of her two daughters, four grandchildren, and three
	great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Denise Trauth's vision, expertise, and commitment
	to excellence have greatly benefited Texas State University and
	earned her the respect and admiration of its staff, students, and
	alumni, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her record of
	achievement; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Denise M. Trauth on her
	retirement from Texas State University and extend to her sincere
	best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Dr. Trauth as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.

	Zwiener

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 651 was adopted by the House on March
	30, 2023, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House